Know what was opinionated by F1 connoisseur Nico Rosberg on Valtteri Bottas after the latter’s impressive Practice Session form in French Grand Prix.
Former F1 World Champion, Nico Rosberg has been always been critical yet honest about his opinions on the occurrences from the world of Formula 1 and its drivers.
Ahead of the French Grand Prix qualifying session, Rosberg suggested that it is the perfect time for Red Bull to half the hybrid-era domination of Mercedes and why he feels Bottas has been lightening quick in the Practice session on the first day.
Rosberg, who is commentator with Sky Sports now revealed that although Mercedes are the favorites for French GP. Yet no one can undermine the threat imposed by Red Bull’s Dutchman Max Verstappen.
Nico Rosberg on Valtteri Bottas: What Did The Former F1 Championship Opinionate on The Finn
Nico Rosberg started with commenting upon the normalcy in the Circuit Paul Richard as compared to tracks in Monaco and Baku. But with the tyre situation heating up, the stakes have been raised high.
Also, the former Mercedes driver has an explanation for Valtteri Bottas’ improved speed, namely the chassis he took over from his teammate, Lewis Hamilton.
Rosberg stated, “Maybe it’s down to the swapping of the chassis. Because he has Lewis’ chassis here for this weekend, so maybe as a result of that he has found a lot of form.”
Importance of The French Grand Prix for Valtteri Bottas
After a host of speculation risen after Bottas’ less than impressive form on the street circuits. Many of those suggest that George Russell would be swapping with Valtteri Bottas sooner rather than latter.
This seems to have just added salt on the burns of the Finn driver, who has been the best driver in the practice sessions so far and is showing no reason to not fetch a place on the podium in French Grand Prix.
Will he be able to answer his critics? It remains to be seen as the 31-years-old continues his blistering form on the Circuit Paul Richard tracks.
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